For many western countries, Made-in-Taiwan or MIT products are still perceived as cheap labour or low-priced products.
The pavilion of Taiwan Design at the 2007 now! design à vivre exhibition is displaying more than 70 series of products that have been created by 18 different Taiwanese companies.
Each work blends diverse and well-preserved cultural heritage with the sleekness of modern design.
Whether it’s porcelain, ceramic, furniture, lighting, or other industrial design, the designers have used modern language and techniques to transform the traditional into new styles.
These demonstrate the ability of Taiwanese designers to incorporate elements of philosophies into concrete embodiments of Taiwanese culture’s diversity and detail.